How To Fix PPEMPL042 - Alternative &1 has impermissible type: &3

PPEMPL042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEMPL -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Alternative &1 has impermissible type: &3

What causes this issue?

The system has found at least one alternative in the database that has a
a type that is not intended for conversion or does not lie in the
customer namespace.

System Response

To avoid inconsistencies in the database, the system does not perform
the conversion.

How to fix this error?

If the object is not used productively, attempt to delete it.
If you cannot delete the object, enhance the report so that the object
type is either recognized as a customer object or is intended for
conversion.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEMPL042 - Alternative &1 has impermissible type: &3 ?

  The SAP error message PPEMPL042 indicates that there is an issue with the alternative specified in a planning scenario, particularly in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules. The message states that the alternative (denoted as &1) has an impermissible type (denoted as &3). This typically means that the alternative you are trying to use is not compatible with the expected type for the operation you are performing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Alternative Type: The alternative you are trying to use may not be of the correct type for the operation or planning scenario you are working with. For example, if the system expects a production alternative but you are providing a maintenance alternative, this error can occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the master data setup, such as incorrect settings in the material master or production resources.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related